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Easter Then and Now

I have been having some trouble lately trying to come up with a topic that fits with what I hope this blog is becoming – somewhere to write down some of my thoughts and memories. I don’t want to write about what is going on in the world today, I am over the depressing crapContinue reading “Easter Then and Now”

Running – a Life-Long Activity

I do like to run. It’s not an easy thing to do, but there are tons of benefits. Some obvious, some not so. Now that I am sixty, it’s something that I MUST get back into for the health benefits, and for just getting back out there with my thoughts and nature. I got intoContinue reading “Running – a Life-Long Activity”

The Spring Tease in the Western MD Mountains

The spring tease in the western MD mountains. Those of us who live here know exactly what I mean! The days are getting longer, the sun is shining more, we get some warmer days, we start seeing flowers, then —- it snows again! It does seem different this year though with my retirement and theContinue reading “The Spring Tease in the Western MD Mountains”

It’s March!!!! Life is Good!!!

The last few weeks of February have been rather dreary here in the Mountains of Western Maryland – cabin fever definitely set in! The last few days have gone a long way to cure that fever though!!! My wife and I got to go visit my granddaughter and her parents this weekend for her 1stContinue reading “It’s March!!!! Life is Good!!!”

Kittens in the Church

I started this blog in hopes of recording some of my earlier memories to share with my friends and family as I remember them – you know – I should have written that down – well I am. Lying in bed this Sunday morning looking forward to a SUNRISE in CLEAR skies that we haven’tContinue reading “Kittens in the Church”

February and Maple Trees

While I consider February to be a dull monotonous month here in the mountains of Western Maryland, it was a month my dad always looked forward to because it was Maple Sugar Time! Dad loved many times of the year, but when the Maple Sugar Trees started running – he was happy, and in hisContinue reading “February and Maple Trees”

Why Waste the Time???

I have kind of made a pact with myself that this blog is going to be about reminiscing and writing about things I know and love, but dang it, since Sunday night I have been consumed with the thought of why did I just waste 4+ hours of my time watching the so-called Super Bowl???Continue reading “Why Waste the Time???”

Butchering Day

By the title of my page you should be able to tell that I was born and raised in a very rural area, and being so, we lived as much as possible off the land. That means you raise your own vegetables in the garden and as much as possible you raised your own meatContinue reading “Butchering Day”

My History of Gardening

I will start right off by saying I love to plant and keep a vegetable garden. It is a stress reliever and there is nothing better than walking through it on those summer mornings and pulling a few weeds and watching those plants mature, but I haven’t always felt that way! My mom and dadContinue reading “My History of Gardening”

Grandkids (Part 1 of Many I Am Sure)

Sitting here in front of the computer after quite a weekend waiting on my wood stove to catch up so I can blow snow, take care of the animals and basically get the week going. Hard to believe it is February 1st. It was a great weekend – my wife’s birthday, spending time with theContinue reading “Grandkids (Part 1 of Many I Am Sure)”